Migration Guide
Migrate from Sectionly
to Section Store.
An honest read on whether the switch fits your store, what stays the same, what changes, the concrete migration path — and the case for staying put if that's actually the right call.
The honest case
Why move from Sectionly?
Sectionly's catalogue has historically been narrower than Section Store's, and like several other section libraries, theme-token inheritance varies by section rather than being the default. For stores using Sectionly for a couple of specific patterns, the switch typically delivers two wins: broader catalogue coverage (50+ conversion-focused premium sections in Section Store) and consistent theme-token inheritance across every section in the library.
What stays the same
- Your Shopify theme, products, collections, cart, and checkout are unchanged.
- Your Shopify 2.0 theme editor workflow stays identical — same architecture.
- Your other Shopify Apps integrate identically with both libraries.
- Your tracking + analytics carry over without reconfiguration.
What changes
- Catalogue size expands: 50+ conversion-focused premium sections vs Sectionly's narrower range.
- Theme-token inheritance is the default — sections match your brand without per-section re-styling.
- Direct support from the BrandUp Factory team rather than a generic queue.
- Section design language shifts — minor polish needed on migrated pages.
Migration path
The concrete steps.
- 1
Install Section Store alongside Sectionly
Both apps coexist as separate theme app extensions.
- 2
Inventory your Sectionly sections — list the ones actually in use
Most stores use 6-10 sections heavily.
- 3
Rebuild each Sectionly section using Section Store equivalents
Hero, FAQ, comparison, trust badges, customer stories all map directly.
- 4
Verify theme-token inheritance on every migrated section
Section Store inherits your color + typography tokens by default — confirm visually.
- 5
Retire Sectionly once migration is complete
Uninstall the app — no leftover theme artifacts.
When NOT to switch
If Sectionly has a specific section block you need that Section Store doesn't cover, and the switch isn't solving a real bottleneck (consistency, catalogue, support), don't switch for the sake of it. Audit your section use first — most stores find Section Store covers their needs plus broader catalogue, but verify first.
FAQ
About the migration.
Ready to migrate?
Free to install. Try Section Store alongside Sectionly and migrate page-by-page on your timeline.